Bender is the Executive Director of USA Wrestling, the National Governing Body for amateur wrestling in the United States. He has worked full-time for USA Wrestling since 1989, serving as Executive Director of Programs and National Events Director prior to his current position.
Byers won the Greco-Roman World Championships in 2002 and recently won a bronze medal at the 2007 Championships. His win gave the United States its first ever World Team title in Greco-Roman competition. He is one of only five American wrestlers to win a Greco-Roman World title.
"On the Mat" is a weekly wrestling radio program that airs every Wednesday night. This week's broadcast can be heard live from 6-7 p.m. Central Standard Time. The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa, hosts the show.
"On the Mat" can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa on 1650, The Fan. Feel free to e-mail radio@wrestlingmuseum.org with questions or comments about the show.
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